Vectrix Unveils Two Electric Scooters

Vectrix has introduced two new electric scooters at the New York Motorcycle Show, according to AutoblogGreen. The lower-cost $8,495 VX-1E features a new lead-acid battery pack that allows the company to sell the thing for $1,500 less than its existing VX-1, but at the somewhat major cost of reducing acceleration, top speed, regenerative braking, and range. Given that electric vehicles are already a compromise even with today’s latest lithium ion technology, the VX-1E doesn’t sound like the greatest idea—even if it’s less expensive.

The other new model is the VX-2, a smaller and less ambitious electric scooter sourced from China. It also uses lead acid batteries and is good for a top speed of 30 mph and a range of 45 to 50 miles. Next up for Vectrix according to the report: a three-wheeler using technology developed by Piaggio.